Archive of articles - April 2016
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Slovenian pilot circumnavigates world on Slovak made plane
The flight around the world made last year by Slovenian pilot Matevž Lenarčič on a plane made in Prievidza was about 42,000 km long.
Blog: What's in a title?
Slovaks love titles, plenty of them, both in front and after their names, which creates comical situations, especially for foreigners who are not used to them.
Ahlborn: Bratislava-Vienna is perfect for hyperloop
CEO of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Dirk Ahlbor says in an interview with the Sme daily the main advantage of the project is that the business plan is financed exclusively from private resources.
One of Europe’s oldest chimpanzees dies in Bratislava
Kongo, one of the oldest chimpanzees in Europe, recently died in the Bratislava zoo. Zookeepers found Kongo lying still and apathetic on the morning of April 21, zoo director Miloslava Šavelová informed the TASR newswire.
Quote of the week
“Thank God I got a chance to meet a person who can be the leader of a party, can laugh and is of another nationality.”
MP not allowed to bring her baby to parliament
Rules do not allow for anyone else to come to parliament, except for MPs themselves.
Moldava case is heading to court
Police officers are examined by their colleagues.
Vazil Hudák to become government proxy for EU budget
The previous government also nominated Hudák for European Investment Bank (EIB) vice-president.
EU and UNESCO to initiate new world heritage routes
Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova is set to travel to Slovakia on May 5-8.
Slovak MPs launch petition to support UK’s stay in EU
Britain’s exit would mean a great deal of problems for the entire EU, including Slovakia, say MPs.
Foreigners: Events around Slovakia
Tips for events around Slovakia between April 29 and May 8, including performances, antiques market, exhibitions, concerts, Ghosts festival, running and more.
Counting calories
Voters are not likely to make a big deal about budget deficits themselves, but the resulting credibility gap does diminish what is already low confidence in the governing class.
Slovakia misses 2015 deficit target
The target of this year’s public finances remains unchanged.
Remiáš murder resurfaces
On the last Friday of April, 20 years will have passed since the death of Róbert Remiáš.
Financial Administration to submit more information on Bašternák’s case
The Financial Administration is tasked to submit to the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee additional information in the case of excessive VAT allowances of entrepreneur Ladislav Bašternák.
Slovakia has a new slogan and logo as part of its “brand”
Good idea, Slovakia! is the slogan to present the country abroad.
Slovakia celebrates Dance Day with flash mob event
The International Dance Day provokes enthusiasts around the world to celebrate motion, art and their combination – dance – in a way opening it to the wider public and making it available to everyone.
Police harassment of Roma boys returns to court
The case of Košice police officers who harassed six detained Roma boys is returning to the district court.
Ice rink in Poprad to be adapted for World Championship
In 2017, the under-18 World Championship will take place in Slovakia, in Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves.
Literary Fund gives journalistic awards, starts new tradition
The Literary Fund (LF) awarded prizes for journalistic work for 2015, while also starting a new tradition.
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- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
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- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
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- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
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- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
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- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
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